Subtract 20/3 from 45/24
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 6 2/3
45/24 - 20/3 is -115/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
20/3 = 20 × 8/3 × 8 = 160/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/24 - 160/24 = 45 - 160/24 = -115/24
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